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Mansa Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Mansa. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Mansa is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1253 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, December receives substantial rainfall, averaging 276 mm of precipitation, recorded across 22 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 0.1 mm over 0 rainy days.

December, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C and receives 143 hours of sunshine. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Mansa Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Zambia

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Zambia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Annual
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Legend heavy rainfall high moderate low almost none
Heavy annual rainfall has been defined as more than 1000 mm precipitation. High: 600 mm to 1000 mm. Moderate: 250 mm to 600 mm. Low: less than 250 mm.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Mansa’s average annual precipitation is 1253 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

  • Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
  • In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
  • Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Mansa’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Mansa Climate page.


Current rainfall in Mansa

Fri   Dec 27
30°C | 18°C
NW 4 m/s
7.6 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

Sat   Dec 28
29°C | 18°C
N 5 m/s
4.7 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Sun   Dec 29
29°C | 18°C
N 5 m/s
13 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

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